GCSE Results 2017 The Headlines

GCSE results 2017

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2017 GCSE Main Headlines Positives Negatives * Highlighted orange as headline measures Positives Better than 2014/5 with largest ever cohort Improved A8 score Improved 2AC science Maintained MFL 23 students with 7 or more A*/A/7-9 Negatives Lower EnMa results at 4 (particularly En) More able year group, so expecting much lower P8 Lower Hums Lower Ebacc Lower A*/A (remains a key target for school)

2017 GCSE Group Headlines Areas of focus Girls /white British numeracy Pupil Premium progress Boys and progress White British progress L5+ (particularly PP)

2017 GCSE Subject Headlines 2017 Positives Science Art Food tech Product design Photography Dance Music Btec Art & Design Btec Care Btec Areas of 2017 concern Maths English History Geography Computing French Graphics RE Media Drama PE Business Areas of repeat concern Maths Graphics RE Media PE Business

2017-18 GCSE Key Targets Pupil premium High achievers (L5+) Boundary leapers (3s to 4s, 4s to 5s and 6s to 7s) Girls and numeracy Boys progress White British progress AND… Where these meet.

How? Engagement, Understanding, Preparation, Intervention Engaging the students; teaching to enthuse and inspire – over to you! Engaging parents – all of us. Linearity – get them prepared! Knowing the new specs…we have to do whatever we can. Being on top of the data for groups and individuals – all of us. Re focus Raps – watch this space